Chief Operating Officer

Overview

Join to apply for the Chief Operating Officer role at Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, Arizona. Oasis Behavioral Health is a 146-bed inpatient psychiatric facility providing care for adolescents and adults facing acute mental health and substance use challenges. The hospital offers treatment plans that may include group, individual, and family therapy, medication management, and medical detoxification when appropriate. We are seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily hospital operations, drive strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and clinical quality.

The ideal candidate will have a successful background in behavioral health operations, a commitment to high-performance standards, and a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, patient safety, and team engagement. As COO, you will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to support Oasis Behavioral Health’s mission of providing hope and healing through exceptional behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more departments to ensure efficient operations and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Implement and manage programs that foster employee commitment to quality and service excellence.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning initiatives, including regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as the acting facility leader in the absence of the CEO.
• Support the CEO in developing, communicating, and executing effective strategies and processes across the organization.
• Lead departmental staff, including recruitment, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure optimal team performance and operational efficiency.
• Assist in budget management, ensuring departments operate within financial limits.
• Analyze operational processes to align with business objectives and meet patient care needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role in a related field is required.
• Five or more years of hands-on clinical or hospital operations in the behavioral health field with supervisorial and personnel management experience.
• P&L responsibilities over service lines and/or departments.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Independent clinical licensure in AZ (LPCC, LMFT, LWSW) preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Robust paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal days, extended sick leave, and holidays
• Access to advanced leadership training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities across Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network

Be Part of Something Bigger

If you’re a forward-thinking operational leader with a passion for behavioral health, we want to hear from you. At Oasis Behavioral Health, you’ll do more than lead — you’ll make a difference. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving lives, one patient at a time.